'Kalki 2898 AD' takes Internet by storm: Fans compare Deepika Padukone to Game of Thrones' Khaleesi

Nag Ashwin's much-anticipated film "Kalki 2898 AD," starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, has taken the box office by storm since its release on June 27. The film has grossed an impressive Rs 191.5 crore worldwide on its opening day across all languages, marking a significant success for the sci-fi epic.

As audiences delve into the film's intricate storyline and visuals, netizens have begun drawing various theories and comparisons to Hollywood influences. One particular scene has captivated viewers and sparked widespread discussion. In a key moment, Deepika Padukone’s character, SUM-80, also known as Sumathi, walks through fire while pregnant in a desperate bid to escape. This scene has led fans to draw comparisons to Emilia Clarke’s iconic character, Daenerys Targaryen, from "Game of Thrones."

The parallels between Deepika’s fiery scene and Daenerys’ walk through fire with her dragon eggs in the episode "Fire and Blood" have fascinated many. Fans took to Twitter to express their excitement and draw humorous comparisons. One fan shared a poster of Deepika from the film, jokingly dubbing her "Deepika Targaryen: The First of Her Name, the Unburnt, Queen of Shambhala, Khaleesi of the Great Complex, Mother of Kalki." Another tweeted a GIF of Daenerys, stating, "This scene came to my mind during Deepika's interval portion... both are same same but different."

The internet was abuzz with reactions, with one user noting, "Deepika was literally Daenerys Targaryen in the interval," hinting at the dramatic scene’s impact. Another fan tweeted, "Khaleesi Queen Deepika. IYKYK #Kalki," while a sharp-eyed user pointed out that Deepika had already walked through fire in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s "Padmaavat," sharing a GIF from that film and humorously writing, "(Nag: You have to walk through fire. Deepika: I already did it.)"